May 2007 issue no. 3

Customer feedback

The course made good
By Keith Church

I recently had the opportunity to be onboard with owner Sergio Vinelli and e33 designer Jeremy Wurmfeld for e33 hull #3's initial "shake-out" in Portsmouth, RI. I thought this would be a great opportunity for you to hear from Sergio - an active owner of the e33.

Conditions on Saturday were light in the morning, increasing to approximately 8 to 12 knots by the afternoon. It was very light Sunday morning as well. The wind picked-up to around 7 to 10 knots around noon. It was blowing 14 to 17 knots by the afternoon.

Q: What attracted you to the boat at first?

A daysailer around 30 feet that combined the performance of "sport boat" with the comfort of thecockpit of a 40 footer.

Q: What have you discovered about the e33 that blows you away?

The overall handling and sailing characteristics. It "is" a "sport boat." It can sail in light winds (as a performance boat would) and has great acceleration in the puffs without sacrificing stability. I love all points of sail but downwind on this boat is hard to describe when referencing my past experience. The boat performs like a dream. Control and performance is very well-matched.

Q: Why did you get the self-tailing winch in the cockpit?

I'll be keeping the boat at a mooring and I like the idea of being close to the helm when I am raising and lowering the sail.

Q: Tell me something about the bow cleat, main halyard shackle.

The bow cleat was something I insisted on getting. I think is a great piece of engineering that worksperfectly in that part of the boat due to the fact that the boat has a spinnaker tack line that goes right next to it. This cleat prevents having the line from getting caught in there. Additionally, I think that it looks great.

Q: The main halyard shackle is wicked - why don't you tell me about it?

I like it. It's light. Light aloft is always good.

Q: How will you be using the boat?

Daysailing. I wanted a boat that would perform well single-handed as well as with 9 people in the cockpit. We also look forward to mixing in a few races each season.

Thank you Sergio, I hope we get a chance to sail again soon!

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Owner Sergio Vinelli and designer Jeremy Wurmfeld on e33 hull #3 in Portsmouth, RI

Who is Jeremy Wurmfeld?

Jeremy Wurmfeld of Wurmfeld Design

Initially schooled as a traditional architect, Jeremy’s post graduate experience brought him to the Eastern Caribbean (by sailboat) where he joined a prominent firm in the U.S. Virgin Islands designing residential and commercial projects. However, his sailing roots and the clear water one block from his office in St. John ultimately inspired him to turn to sailing as a profession. A licensed captain, he skippered several charter and private yachts throughout the Eastern Caribbean. A desire to combine his two professions brought him to study yacht design at the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology. A combination of his professional sailing background, his Westlawn training, and experience managing the design and construction of a custom yacht, earned him a position as a designer with Sparkman & Stephens. With many years of computer aided design (CAD) experience, Jeremy brought new features of CAD to the firm and expanded the use of 3D software now utilized in all mordern construction. His experience at S&S was comprehensive; crafting the design for a broad range of vessels from mega yachts to daysailers for an international group of clients and boatbuilders. His very first project for an S&S client was named "Boat of the Year" by Cruising World. Jeremy is also an avid racing sailor who took part in many local, national and international campaigns. He spent two seasons aboard the AC winning 12 meter, "Intrepid," and has since joined the Etchells class leadinghis own campaignat theAmerican Yacht Club.

Jeremyfounded Wurmfeld Design in 2004 to provide comprehensive yacht design and naval architecture services. In 2006, the firm's impressive work, caught the eye of America's Cup Winner, Robbie Doyle of Doyle Sails. Wurmfeld Design went on to design the e33 and Jeremy and Robbieconsequently co-founded esailing yachts in 2006. In addition, Jeremyhas co-founded Brooklyn Boatworks, an organization that brings boat building to studentsin the New York City public school system. The program provides inner-city youth with the opportunity for a hands-on experience with boat building. Jeremy currently resides in his hometown of NYC with his wife Kate.

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Designer Jeremy Wurmfeld and Robbie Doyle on e33 hull #2 in Marblehead, MA

Who is Robbie Doyle?

In two sentences - Robbie is a citizen of the sailing community. He is actively involved in supporting and developing new ideas that make sailing better for all who participate.

Robbie is a winning America's Cup veteran who trimmed the mainsail on the 12-meter, Courageous, in 1977. Robbie is also an Olympian and former Vice President of Hood Sailmakers. In 1982 he started Doyle Sailmakers.

Robbie's background in Applied Physics from Harvard University enhanced the young sailmaking company. It was the revolution in the scientific knowledge of low speed foils that led to the design of the now famous winged keel. Working with the same Delft University team and flow programs that led to this break through keel, Doyle Sailmakers was able to develop and apply the principles of Elliptical Aerodynamic Loading to sail shapes. Utilizing the hydrodynamic design advances behind the famous winged keel of America's Cup winner, Australia II, Doyle Sailmakers was the first to apply the principle of Elliptical Aerodynamic Loading to sail shapes.

These revolutionary shapes provided almost instant success on the race course, and allowed Doyle customers to post victories in a wide range of venues including the most demanding Maxi World Champions, 12 Meter World Champions, and 50-Foot Cup World Champions. In fact, in every major class right down to Optimist dinghy racers had no choice but to take notice. Almost overnight, Doyle Sailmakers grew into a world-renowned sailmaking power. The Doyle Sailmaking Group now operates 50 lofts in 30 countries.

September2nd, 2006: the first e33 was launched this week in Rhode Island. Robbie Doyle wanted a daysailer that could be sailed to its full potential with the entire crew seated comfortably inside the cockpit. Robbie collaborated with Jeremy Wurmfeld, former designer at Sparkman & Stephens and now principal of Wurmfeld Design, to create the e33. The e33 is a 33-foot daysailer that is elegant, ergonomic and efficient. It's design combines a slim and traditional form with unmatched performance. She features a fast and easily driven v-hull, high stability and high lift foils. The spacious cockpit is comfortable for cruising and relaxing while at anchor. The boat is equipped with a roller-furling jib and self-stowing Doyle Stack Pack main. The sails can be trimmed easily without the need for winches. There is an optional self-tacking jib, so the boat can easily be sailed single-handed. The e33 is for those who appreciate high performance comfort.

May, 2007 marks e33 hull #7 leaving the factory for delivery!

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Keith Church Director of Marketing

Keith and Cam Church at the christening of the Sloop Providence

Cam Church, Production Engineer
at Waterline Systems, builder of the e33

Meet the new Director of Marketing; who is Keith Church?

By Jeremy Wurmfeld

Keith developed a love for sailing as a child when he and his father would sail their Sailfish in Narragansett Bay on Sunday afternoons. His first experience in the boating industry was at the age of 16 when he, his brother Cameron and 10 other skilled craftsmen built the Sloop Providence in an old wooden shed in Portsmouth, RI, on the site of the current Hinckley/Hood complex. During the summer between private schools in Connecticut and New Hampshire, he worked for TPI constructing decking the Alden 44, installing interiors on the Fails 42 and making plugs for the Freedom 33 and 40. During his summer breaks from college keith also worked at Narragansett Shipwrights building cold molded ocean yachts and sailed on Barclay Warburton's the 72 foot h.Brig the Black Pearl out of Newport.

Keith was fortunate to attend a study abroad program in Florence, Italy, where he met the president of the Chicago international Art Exposition. As a result, he moved to Chicago in 1983 and began developing the Chicago International Wooden Boat Show and the Chicago International Sailboat Show at Navy Pier. After establishing these events, he was offered an opportunity to open an art gallery In Chicago showcasing contemporary sculpture and furniture. Keith continued to sail Penguins, Lasers and than V15s during frostbite season out of Belmont Harbor in Chicago. His first Race to Mackinaw, the "Mac," took place on a J29. The "Mac" is a 336 mile race from Chicago to Mackinac Island - one of the longest freshwater races in the world.

Keith went on to earn a USCG Captain's license along with a U.S. Sailing Keelboat Instructor's Certificate and began teaching people how to sail safely and enjoy their private yachts. Keith has raced on Lake Michigan since 1984 on a variety of vessels including a Santa Cruise 70, Farr 40, Mumm 30, Express 37, Farr 395, Laser and Vanguard 15 one-design class.

He was the manager of marketing, purchasing and the Ship's Store at Crowley's Yacht Yard, the world's largest sailboat yard, for nine years. After he left Crowley's, Keith became the Director of Marketing at e sailing yacht's introducing the new e33 daysailer. He currently resides in Chicago with his wife Annette and their dog Salty Brine.

A note from Keith

My brother Cameron the Production Engeneer on the e33 introduced me to Jeremy in January 07 preceeding Strictly Sail Chicago. Jeremy's knowlege, enthusiasum and experience inspired me to join the e sailing yachts team. After seeing the e33 in person and meeting Robbie Doyle at the chicago show we discovered my marketing skills would fill a a need at e sailing yachts. The boat is truely a dream to sail. Fast and easy that is how I like my sailboats.

More about Keith at his website

Co-founders
Robbie Doyle and Jeremy Wurmfeld
Sailing the e33 in Marblehead, MA

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